Christie was distraught after she failed to win a medal in the 500m short-track speed skating event on TuesdayRichard Heathcote/Getty Images

Elise Christie insists that she is ready to bounce back from her crash, and tears, at the Winter Olympics, inspired by messages from Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill and Dame Kelly Holmes.

The short-track speed skater has spent the last two days recovering from her fourth place in the 500m final when she crashed into the barriers. Coming on the back of three disqualifications at Sochi 2014, Christie was so upset afterwards that there were fears she may not be ready mentally for the 1,500m on Saturday and the 1,000m next week.

But in an interview with Eurosport, Christie said: “I picked myself up the next day. I even felt better that night. I’ve had so much support from back home, which is incredible. I’ve heard from…